High-intensity cannabis use is associated with retention in opioid agonist treatment
NOVA Health Recovery Blog Addiction Domain Blog Greater retention during treatment for opiate use disorder (OUD) reduces morbidity and mortality and predicts better outcomes. According to preclinical and clinical data, both tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) might reduce opioid withdrawal and pain. CBD is safe in humans and might reduce anxiety and craving for opioids. However, results have been mixed in several large observational studies of the relationship be
The Benefits of Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Addiction
The Benefits of Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Addiction NOVA Health Recovery | 703-844-0184 | Addiction Treatment Center | Suboxone Doctors | Ketamine Treatment Center Since 1949, the 12-step program developed by Alcoholics Anonymous has been the dominant way we think about facing and fighting addiction. Many people have successfully used this community- and willpower-based approach to escaping addiction. However, countless others have tried it, and relapsed. With
